Vitamin E in serum (alpha-tocopherol) (Vitamin E, alpha-Tocopherol, Serum)
The test determines the level of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) in blood serum - one of the main antioxidants protecting cells from oxidative stress and participating in maintaining the nervous, muscular, and immune systems. The study helps detect vitamin E deficiency, which can be associated with fat absorption disorders, liver and intestinal diseases, and increased body requirements.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Draw blood fasting
- Exclude fatty food and alcohol 24 hours before
- Avoid intense physical activity 24 hours before
Medications:
If possible, discontinue vitamin preparations and complexes 24-48 hours before
If discontinuation is not possible, indicate medications taken
- Increased fatigue
- Muscle weakness, cramps
- Sensitivity disorders, paresthesias
- Reduced vision
- Dry skin and brittle hair
- Chronic liver and GI diseases
- Suspected fat-soluble vitamin deficiency
Recommended for patients with fat absorption disorders, chronic liver/intestinal diseases, neurological symptoms, children with suspected vitamin E deficiency, patients taking vitamin complexes
Low vitamin E - deficiency - fat absorption disorder - liver or intestinal disease
Normal level - sufficient antioxidant protection
E
levated level - possible with excess supplement intake
Important: Dosage correction necessity determined by physician.
